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03-27-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By base2

If æro didn't matter, taking shelter in the pack...

If æro didn't matter, taking shelter in the pack would be meaningless.
03-27-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 612
Posted By base2

So stopping in the middle of a path, in the way...

So stopping in the middle of a path, in the way of all other users, becoming an obstacle/hazard to everyone else who has an equal right to safe and unimpeded travel is ok? No. It's the height of...
03-27-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 435
Posted By base2

You could make yourself so toast. It's like a...

You could make yourself so toast. It's like a sandwich but not. It's content free; Like this thread.
03-25-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 979
Posted By base2

It has been my experience that Odorized Mineral...

It has been my experience that Odorized Mineral Spirits will effectively break up the grease quite easily. The problem is to then remove the OMS and the grime that is in suspension. Rubbing/scrubbing...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 239
Posted By base2

I don't lock. I bring my bike in and set it in my...

I don't lock. I bring my bike in and set it in my cubical.

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My...
03-25-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 163
Posted By base2

Could it be that doing a daily physical...

Could it be that doing a daily physical recreational activity is what actually helps with Alzheimers? I mean, if that is your daily activity, then good on ya! I could only hope to be so "active" when...
03-25-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 561
Posted By base2

I once bought a supposed 2016 Cervelo R5...

I once bought a supposed 2016 Cervelo R5 internationally on eBay. To be fair, it was a Cervelo with the Cervelo seriel number even. What it was not was a 2016 R5. It was a prior year lower model...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,284
Posted By base2

Duragrouch That does seem like an interesting...

Duragrouch That does seem like an interesting book. The dynamics of water and air have obviously different optimizations but the principals are the same. I'll check my local library. Thanks!
03-23-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By base2

Why must weight supremacy be true, for you? ...

Why must weight supremacy be true, for you?

Sure aero might not matter all that much in the odd occasion of travelling in a dense pack because of pack dynamics and the tendency to bring the air...
03-22-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By base2

That bike has a maximum permissable weight limit...

That bike has a maximum permissable weight limit of 200 pounds, or 90 kilos. Though you can color me impressed with SRAM Red 22 and Tune hubs/wheels being OEM equipment. The cost? £11,000 2014...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,692
Posted By base2

For mud, the times my chains have been muddy, the...

For mud, the times my chains have been muddy, the chain is usually dry by the time I get home. A stiff bristle brush is usually enough to remove the gross contaminates. This is where the boiling...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,284
Posted By base2

I read post 11 & 16. Basically we are in...

I read post 11 & 16. Basically we are in agreement & I linked to one such purchasable example with reasonable width, tubeless capability and decent rim brake performance for carbon.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,284
Posted By base2

Here's a slightly different link with "shop,"...

Here's a slightly different link with "shop," "all wheels," "Filter by:" set to Rim brake.
https://www.huntbikewheels.cc/collections/road-cx-rim-brake-wheels
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,284
Posted By base2

If you look here:...

If you look here: https://www.huntbikewheels.cc/products/hunt-52-carbon-aerodynamicist-single-wheel-1?variant=40525205995618 you can see the blunt profile at the trailing edge where the spokes...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 494
Posted By base2

Like your fingertips playing guitar or your...

Like your fingertips playing guitar or your palette when playing saxophone, your sit ones need to harden up and acclimate to the saddle. More padding is rarely the answer. Though some padding can...
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 570
Posted By base2

Without having clicked on every single link, I'll...

Without having clicked on every single link, I'll toss my hat in the ring for a Soma Buena Vista. Truly as modern of a mixte you are going to find. There are both rim and disc brake models and the...
03-18-24, 04:38 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,846
Posted By base2

Except for all the places globally that got safer...

Except for all the places globally that got safer to make driving safer on a global level. Which jives with the link you originally posted that you incorrectly used to infer that US driving had...
03-17-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,824
Posted By base2

Well, that is the reputation you built for...

Well, that is the reputation you built for yourself.

FWIW. 'bents are superior for racing because of aerodynamics. That is why the rules prohibiting them exist. It was you who even posted a video...
03-17-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 612
Posted By base2

I've taken the tact of saying nothing more than:...

I've taken the tact of saying nothing more than: "Trail users keep right." This is the exact verbage on every sign that they didn't read. If they are reminded enough, maybe it'll sink in?

In the...
03-17-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,824
Posted By base2

It has nothing to do with the bike you ride. You...

It has nothing to do with the bike you ride. You had/have a history of every single post touting the superiority of a recumbent for all uses in all situations as the superior vehicle for all persons....
03-16-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,846
Posted By base2

What is your point. That Global scope makes it...

What is your point. That Global scope makes it look like the numbers have improved in America? That's a stupid interpretation to support a nonsense claim.


Well pandemic era is the most recent...
03-16-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,846
Posted By base2

Again, global. I already agreed as much with...

Again, global.

I already agreed as much with the Urbanism point. The US low population density is a significant contributing factor and barrier to any fix to the traffic fatality problem.

...
03-16-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,846
Posted By base2

TC1 Did you even read the report you linked. 11.6...

TC1 Did you even read the report you linked. 11.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents is more than everybody than the remaining 8 countries. Congratulations. The US traffic fatality numbers are...
03-16-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,846
Posted By base2

The entire point of root cause analysis is to...

The entire point of root cause analysis is to change the accepted guidelines.

Entire countries place a separated and protected path along side arterials from one city to another and don't run up...
03-16-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,846
Posted By base2

Iride01 Good point about MADD making inroads with...

Iride01 Good point about MADD making inroads with holding bars and bar-tenders accountable for the actions of the patrons they excessively serve.

Bringing this back to safety, why not hold road...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 812
Posted By base2

I got to 36mph once for a fraction of a second on...

I got to 36mph once for a fraction of a second on flat level ground with no winds. I saw the number on the Garmin screen. Strava independently re-processes all the data on upload. It says I only did...
03-15-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,824
Posted By base2

So you went to Minnesota and got screwed? ;)

So you went to Minnesota and got screwed? ;)
03-15-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,846
Posted By base2

Fair enough you say it isn't ok. Ok. But dang,...

Fair enough you say it isn't ok. Ok. But dang, man. Words have definitions. What he did is a felony. Felon is the appropriate term. We also have Gross Misdemeanors for common unacceptable major...
03-15-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,846
Posted By base2

I'm uncomfortable with the idea that you are ok...

I'm uncomfortable with the idea that you are ok with murdering someone with negligence gets a free pass. You say a felony conviction adds all sorts of trouble and stigma to the murderers life? What...
03-15-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,824
Posted By base2

I understand, too. :D

I understand, too. :D
03-15-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,379
Posted By base2

Here is a much more detailed account for anyone...

Here is a much more detailed account for anyone still interested.

https://www.kuow.org/stories/cougar-attack-washington-state-cyclists
03-15-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,846
Posted By base2

Thumbs up for the update.

Thumbs up for the update.
03-14-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,824
Posted By base2

I have everything I need to fix almost every...

I have everything I need to fix almost every possible necessary repair all stuffed into a single standard 24oz water bottle. On the rides where I think I may need 2 water bottles, the fix-it kit...
03-12-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,576
Posted By base2

There is no problem here.

There is no problem here.
03-10-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,579
Posted By base2

I'm sure it is probably bad form. But I'd like to...

I'm sure it is probably bad form. But I'd like to repost post number 9 in its entirety and include a link to the solution suggested....
03-09-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 519
Posted By base2

Finland cut traffic deaths to zero a few years...

Finland cut traffic deaths to zero a few years ago. All they did was slow down the cars and seperate traffic out by mode.

Just throwin' it out there.
Forum: Commuting
03-09-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 736
Posted By base2

If the bike you have is getting the job done &...

If the bike you have is getting the job done & you are happy with it, it's a no-brainer. Repair and replacement of consumables is money well spent.

If you are looking for a more upright bike that...
03-09-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,970
Posted By base2

The cool thing about ZFC is you can download the...

The cool thing about ZFC is you can download the data as an Excel file and really dig into the methods, notes, data and conclusions. Truly as transparent as it gets.

From this transparency you can...
03-07-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,243
Posted By base2

But you are not "good to go in one minute" if you...

But you are not "good to go in one minute" if you are actually cleaning your chain inside where it matters. Waxing does both the clean and the lube with out the repeating the cleaning procedure every...
03-07-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,243
Posted By base2

You are forgetting the cleaning process with the...

You are forgetting the cleaning process with the oil method. Adding oil to a dirty chain is probably as bad or worse than doing nothing. Maybe, maybe not. But, you get my point.

The cleaning...
03-06-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,243
Posted By base2

I don't want to come across as a Debbie Downer...

I don't want to come across as a Debbie Downer but White Lightning is the worst wax based anything. That is if it even has wax in it at all. I killed a chain once during the beautiful summer of 2014...
03-06-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,823
Posted By base2

It does make me wonder...How much of the Boom led...

It does make me wonder...How much of the Boom led to increased cash reserves for rainy days and how much landed in investor pockets? Not that it matters much. 10% Isn't enough to warrant any concern....
Forum: Introductions
03-04-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 231
Posted By base2

Tervetuloa pyöräfoorumeille. Pidämme aina...

Tervetuloa pyöräfoorumeille.
Pidämme aina uusista jäsenistä.
03-03-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,576
Posted By base2

I fully support and endorse the only possible...

I fully support and endorse the only possible solution to problems of these epic proportions: Dura-Ace. It's the only fix.
03-02-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,852
Posted By base2

Sure can, with the caveat that I installed a...

Sure can, with the caveat that I installed a Whiskey 7 carbon fork for 2mm less trail. The Soma Buena Vista rides like a nimble race bike. With the long-ish wheel base it tracks well and the lighter...
03-02-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 337
Posted By base2

Pay wall.

Pay wall.
03-02-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,133
Posted By base2

You mean like this one? ...

You mean like this one?
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53563762653_987d4aaede_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pBfhvc)


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53563894414_8b816777ac_o.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,262
Posted By base2

You're at 18 pounds. What size is your bike...

You're at 18 pounds. What size is your bike frame? It's pretty easy to get UCI illegal with a small frame. Less so with a large frame.

Rim brake or disc?

Hunt makes a pretty bang-on set of sub...
03-02-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,133
Posted By base2

Unfortunately pulling all the threads out of the...

Unfortunately pulling all the threads out of the crank arm is a sort of common occurrence. It has to do with manufacturing tolerances and how stuck the crank arm was on the bottom bracket spindle...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,130
Posted By base2

I too have had this phenomenon happen. Wish I...

I too have had this phenomenon happen. Wish I could say I've learned my lesson enough to quit doing it. I need at least 4 to 5 hours to properly get down to sleep. Any more, if I'm not on the Zwift...
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